Crazy, You Call This a Trainee Lawyer

That night, the Lin Mansion.

Zhang Wei sat quietly in his room alone, and the passage of time around him tended to be gentle.

He used his golden finger to make the flow of time in the entire room one-tenth of the outside world.

In this way, even if an hour has passed outside, he can think for 10 hours in his room.

Relying on this ability, he was writing hard, thinking and recording the details of today's trial.

"Today's trial has finally passed without any danger. The witnesses for the prosecution are all expert witnesses. I have refuted the accusations of the pathologist and the weapons inspector one by one, but this is not a long-term solution, because they still have A killing move!"

Thinking of that little boy, Zhang Wei feels like a lump in his throat.

Once the prosecutors let an 8-year-old child appear in court and let him tell his tragic experience, even the most hard-hearted people will be moved.

Who wouldn't feel empathy for an 8-year-old who lost his father unless he was a sociopath?

And the prosecution will definitely not let go of this opportunity, this will be the lore for Tang Chunfeng.

Even if the prosecution has not proved Tang Chunfeng's motive for the murder, as long as that child stands in front of everyone and identifies Tang Chunfeng as the murderer, everything will be over.

Although Zhang Wei had a glimmer of hope in his heart, he hoped that the little boy had admitted the wrong person, and the murderer just looked like Tang Chunfeng.

But he would never put his hopes on this slight possibility.

During his decades of working as a criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Zhang has never pinned his hopes for a trial on so-called luck even once.

Once you try to rely on luck to win, then you will eventually run out of luck one day.

He doesn't want to lose, and he doesn't want to rely on uncontrollable luck!

"The court trial is a place where strength is emphasized. Whoever loses wins depends on the preparations of both parties, as well as the control of details during the trial, and the ability to lobby the jurors. I will never lose to a weak Chicken Prosecutor!"

"In this case, there must be details in this case that I haven't found. If Tang Chunfeng is not the murderer, then who is the murderer?"

"How did this person make the witnesses judge wrong? Why is this person mistaken for Tang Chunfeng?"

Thinking of this, Zhang Wei rummaged through the case files again. He read through the Wuxie's investigation report, and combined his own investigation, he made a list of possible suspects.

"It's a pity that some of these people have a criminal record. If they committed the crime, it would be more acceptable to the public!"

Looking at this list, Zhang Wei felt helpless.

Because the people on this list are more likely to kill the victim Chen, they have a direct conflict of interest.

For example, colleagues who are jealous of Chen, gangsters who are eyeing Chen's money, and thieves who once shared the spoils with Chen unevenly, etc.

If these people killed Chen, the public would definitely understand.

However, it was not these people who were prosecuted, but Tang Chunfeng.

He is a dentist. He has lived with his mother since he was a child, and has never done anything bad.

"Unfortunately, his mother has been in poor health and went to bed too early at night, so there is no way to prove that Tang Chunfeng came home at 11 o'clock."

"And even if she can prove it, it's useless. The prosecution will definitely refute it on the basis of relatives' testimony, unless the real mother is not the real mother. I'm surprised. The two sons of the Tang family don't look like their own. Brother... wait!"

Zhang Wei, who was looking up at the ceiling in a slump, had a faint light flashing in his eyes.

A flash of inspiration happened to be captured by him.

"In order to be released on bail, I asked Mother Tang to give me a medical record!"

Zhang Wei found the medical record report in the file, and opened it to the front to start checking.

Soon, he saw a case information.

"Mother Tang got uterine fibroid cancer after giving birth to Tang Chunde, and finally underwent surgery to remove the entire uterus. What's going on?"

"Tang's mother had her hysterectomy 37 years ago, and Tang Chunfeng was born 35 years ago. At that time, there was no such thing as in vitro fertilization, and there was no fertility clinic that could help freeze egg cells. Isn't Tang Chunfeng's biological son? "

"I know Mother Tang, Tang Chunfeng and others well. Mother Tang may be hiding this matter. Tang Chunfeng has always treated Mother Tang as his own mother, so he has no idea about this."

"Tang Chunfeng, will there be a twin brother?"

After seeing the desired information, Zhang Wei's mind suddenly opened up.

He quickly picked up the phone and called Xia Qianyue.

"Hanhan, I'm sorry to disturb you so late, I want to ask, can you enter the database of the martial arts association?"

"What, you're just an intern, so you can't open the database, oh, so, it seems... Wait, you said your dad can do it, and you almost forgot that your old man is a veteran of the Wuxi Association."

"Okay, then I have to trouble you to investigate, and are you free tomorrow, I need you to help me run some errands, if it's convenient for you..."

"Yeah, okay, thank you father-in-law for me, and thank you too, Hanhan."

After thanking Zhang Wei, he quickly hung up the phone.

Because he knew that Xia Qianyue on the other end of the phone was about to lose his temper.

Afterwards, his gaze fell back to the documents in front of him again, and focused on the list of suspects.

"If I'm not wrong, one of you must be the murderer. Tomorrow's trial may be a good show!"

For tomorrow's trial, Zhang Wei began to look forward to it again.

...

The next day, at 7 o'clock in the morning.

When Zhang Wei set off from the Lin Mansion, he happened to see Zhao Qingyan.

"Xiao Zhang, are you going to the court hearing? I happen to be going too, let's go together!"

Zhao Qingyan seemed to be waiting for Zhang Wei to go with him.

Since there is a car to rub, and it is a luxury business car, Zhang Wei naturally will not refuse.

Squeezing the bus is really a torment, especially during the morning rush hour in the Eastern Capital, it is even more tormented.

"Xiao Zhang, do you have confidence in today's trial?"

"Theoretically, I should definitely lose. After all, so much evidence points to my client. But amidst such difficulties, I found a glimmer of possibility. If my partner is strong enough today, this glimmer of possibility Sex will turn into victory."

"Oh, Chance, do you think you are sure of winning?"

"certainly!"

Faced with Zhao Qingyan's doubts, Zhang Wei was very confident: "Besides, I don't want to lose to a weak prosecutor. Then Wang Can is a villain who can't stand on the stage. Either I don't win, or if I win, I have to give They're going to kill people!"

Seeing Zhang Wei's self-confidence, Zhao Qingyan couldn't help sighing: "You are so cruel, killing people...you have to punish your heart..."

The two took a commercial vehicle and soon came to the city court.

As soon as we got out of the car, journalists flocked to him.

Zhang Wei also had to admire, this group of people is really unruly, one or two got up so early, and they swarmed the gate of the court.

"It's Lawyer Zhang, defending the murderer, what do you think?"

"Your client is a murderer. Have you considered letting him plead guilty?"

"Lawyer Zhang, I heard that you are still a rookie lawyer. You just graduated from law school, but you suddenly confronted the local prosecutor's headquarters. What's your feeling?"

"Lawyer Zhang, your client Tang Chunfeng, is he going to be convicted today? Is there anything you want to explain to us?"

The media is like a pack of wolves, trying to tear Zhang Wei apart and completely block him at the gate of the court.

Countless microphones were handed to Zhang Wei's mouth, without even thinking about whether he wanted to say something.

Although Zhang Wei has rich experience in facing the media, the only thing he can say now is only one thing.

"Sorry, I'm just a public defender, I don't have anything to tell the public, I..."

Halfway through Zhang Wei's words, his eyes suddenly caught sight of two girls who had just gotten off the bus tens of meters away.

He had a plan, and his expression changed from serious to smiling.

"Hi, Prosecutor Xiao Baihe!" Zhang Wei waved to the two girls.

All of a sudden, all the media turned around and rushed towards Xiao Baihe.

Just kidding, one side is a lawyer with no characteristics, and the other side is a beautiful prosecutor from the local prosecutor's headquarters. Any fool will know who to interview to get more ratings.

Xiao Baihe on the other side was stunned.

She had heard someone calling her name, and the voice made her a little uncomfortable, because it was Zhang Wei's voice.

As a result, the next moment, she saw countless media people killing her and surrounded herself and Tan Yingying.

"Zhang Wei!"

Seeing this scene, she knew that she had become Zhang Wei's shield.

Xiao Baihe looked through the crowd and locked on Zhang Wei.

As a result, she saw that Zhang Wei had already walked to the gate of the city court and blew her a kiss.

"Damn it!" Seeing Zhang Wei walking into the city court with a cheap smile on his lips, Xiao Baihe clenched his teeth, his pretty face full of anger.

Xiao Baihe pulled Tan Yingying to fight a bloody path in the hands of the media, and when they entered the court, Zhang Wei had already joined the client's family.

"Damn guy!"

Seeing Zhang Wei, Xiao Baihe was overwhelmed with anger, but it was hard to get angry because this was the scene of the trial.

In the end, she could only sit down resentfully, but she began to curse Zhang Wei in her heart.

"Wait and see how you lose!"

Zhang Wei on the other side has already begun to appease Tang Chunfeng's family.

Although Zhang Wei responded well to yesterday's trial, the court's wind direction gradually moved closer to Tang Chunfeng.

But today is different from yesterday. The prosecution will have another witness in court today, and the direction of the wind is likely to change.

But these, Zhang Wei will not go into detail with Tang Chunfeng, he mainly to appease the other party's emotions.

After reassuring Tang Chunde and Tang's mother and sending them back to the hearing stand, Zhang Wei asked Tang Chunfeng to sit down and began to prepare.

After a while, the courtroom became lively again. Media people, onlookers lawyers, and melon-eaters arrived one by one, including Guo Wufeng and Zhao Chunming, the two leaders of the local prosecutor's headquarters.

The prosecutor Wang Can also came and handed Zhang Wei an updated list of witnesses.

Not surprisingly, the son of the deceased Chen was also on the list.

Seeing the sneer at the corner of Wang Can's mouth, Zhang Wei took the list.

After all, what should come will eventually come!

Time was waiting, and it passed unknowingly.

"Everyone stand up, honorable judges are invited to enter the arena!"

Trial resumes.

On the trial seat, Judge Dan Ding still had that calm expression. He pushed his glasses and looked at the prosecution seat.

"Prosecutor Wang, your performance was very bad yesterday. Do you have any witnesses for the prosecution today? If not, I will let the defense speak."

"Your Honor, I still have a key witness for the prosecution!"

Wang Can naturally stood up, and then pointed to the entrance of the court.

When the entrance was opened, a little boy appeared under the escort of two members of the Wuxi Association.

Immediately, all eyes were on the boy.

Without being reminded by the prosecution, everyone knows who the other party is.

The son of the victim, Chen, was the only witness at the scene.

The little boy went to court under the watchful eyes of the audience. Although his expression was still a little scared, being able to go to court was already very powerful for him.

Even Zhang Wei had to admire that this little boy was able to recover from such a big incident.

Wang Can also walked to the front of the witness stand, his eyes couldn't hide the smile, showing a smug smile.

"What's your name, kid?"

The little boy looked up at Wang Can, and replied, "My name is Chen Xiaoyu, and I am 8 years old this year."

"Little friend, the uncle asked you, why did you come here?"

"My father died, and the uncles of the Wuxi Association told me that the person who killed my father would have to pay the price, so I came here."

The little boy's answer still attracted the attention of the audience, including Guo Wufeng and Zhao Chunming in the hearing booth, who all looked sideways.

"Then are you afraid?"

"I'm a little scared, but only a little bit."

The little boy thought for a while, then paused: "Although I was very scared, the uncles from the martial arts association told me that they would protect me from now on, so I am not afraid anymore."

"Then please tell uncle, who did you see kill your father that night, is he in court?"

"Well, he's here!"

The little boy turned his gaze to the defense bench, and raised his finger to Tang Chunfeng.

"It was him. He killed my father. I saw them arguing. I saw it secretly!"

As soon as this remark came out, the eyes of the audience focused on Tang Chunfeng again.

There was a lot of discussion in the hearing booth, and all the jurors in the jury box looked at each other, and some even started whispering and making eye contact with each other.

At this moment, everyone believed that Tang Chunfeng was the murderer!

Wang Can couldn't hide the excitement on his face, he glanced at Zhang Wei, his eyes were full of ridicule and sarcasm.

However, he still maintained restraint, and said to the court reporter on the side:

"Please note down the recorder, the prosecution witness Chen Xiaoyu cross-examined the defendant Tang Chunfeng as the murderer in court!"

After finishing speaking, he looked at the little boy again, and asked in a tone as restrained as possible: "Little friend, are you still afraid now? Later, the uncle of the defense will come to ask you a lot of questions. Are you afraid?"

"No, I won't be afraid!"

The little boy glanced at the defense chair and said in a strong tone: "Although I was very scared at the time, I believed that the uncles of the martial arts association would protect me, so I can tell everyone that Xiaoyu is not afraid at all now , I'm not afraid at all..."

Hearing the little boy's answer, Wang Can finally nodded in satisfaction.

What we want is this effect. Once Zhang Wei cross-examines next, the situation will be overwhelmingly favorable to him.

"Okay, thank you kid, there is no problem with uncle, but if that uncle has any problems that make you difficult later, you must remember to tell uncle."

Wang Can returned to the prosecution seat and looked at Zhang Wei with a sneer.

"Little friend, did you clearly see my client Mr. Tang Chunfeng murder your father?"

Zhang Wei's first question is to clarify the incident.

"Well, yes, I saw it with my own eyes, it was he who killed my father!"

The little boy pointed at Tang Chunfeng again, with an affirmative tone.

"Well, I see, I have no problem!"

Zhang Wei nodded, and then encouraged the little boy: "You performed very well today. It seems that you are very courageous. I appreciate it!"

As he spoke, he walked back to the defense bench, without any intention of continuing to ask questions.

This made Wang Can in the prosecution seat depressed, why didn't Zhang Wei ask questions, why didn't he fall into the trap he had prepared.

Zhang Wei naturally will not fall into the trap.

And he knew that by pressing a young boy when he asked questions, he would only come across as a bully.

Once this illusion is given to jurors, the trial will be difficult.

Therefore, it is a big taboo to interrogate the elderly, weak, women and children in a court trial, and no good trial lawyer will get out of such irrational things.

Zhang Wei hurriedly ended the question in order to let the little boy leave early.

As long as this little guy stands on the witness stand for a moment, the wind direction of the court will always be on the side of the prosecution, or on the side of the little boy.

"The witnesses for the prosecution have finished speaking, now it's your turn for the defense!" Even the judge could not calm down in the trial seat, and his tone fluctuated.

Zhang Wei has captured this point, and can see that the little boy's lethality is astonishing.

He immediately made a request: "Your Excellency, in view of the direct impact of the prosecution witnesses, the defense requests a 20-minute adjournment, otherwise the subsequent trial will be extremely unfavorable to our side!"

"This is against the rules. Why are you asking for a timeout when it's your turn to argue?" Wang Can on the side immediately objected.

But the judge also noticed the atmosphere of the court trial, and after thinking about it, he nodded and agreed: "Then let's adjourn the court for 20 minutes!"

meeting room.

"Lawyer Zhang, what should I do? Those people don't look at my son right?"

As soon as she entered the conference room, Mother Tang looked worried.

"It's okay, I will let the character witness appear next, but her purpose is not to prove your son's innocence, but to help me delay the time!"

"Delaying time?" Mother Tang and the others looked at each other in blank dismay.

Tang Chunfeng was a little strange after hearing this, and asked, "By the way, who is that character witness?"

"It's Huang Xiali, the nurse at your clinic."

"Ah, is it her?"

Tang Chunfeng was taken aback, but Zhang Wei patted him on the shoulder and asked, "What do you think of Huang Xiali?"

"I..." Tang Chunfeng thought for a while before hesitating, "I've always treated her as my younger sister..."

"Well, you must not say this sentence during the trial, I thank you and your family!"